Amazon Gets Nod For Small Land In New Zealand For 'Project Kuiper' - Report

E-commerce giant set to launch internet satellites into space

Project Kuiper aims to provide high-speed internet to underserved areas worldwide

Amazon has reportedly secured a small piece of land in New Zealand for its Project Kuiper, a satellite-based internet service that will provide high-speed broadband to underserved areas worldwide.

According to a report in the New Zealand Herald, Amazon has leased a 32-hectare (80-acre) site near the town of Warkworth, north of Auckland.

The site will be used to build a ground station to support Amazon's Kuiper satellite constellation, which is expected to consist of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).

• Amazon plans to launch the first Kuiper satellites in 2023, with the goal of providing global coverage by 2029.
• The service is expected to offer speeds of up to 400Mbps, making it a viable alternative to terrestrial broadband services in rural and remote areas.
• Amazon is investing heavily in Project Kuiper, with plans to spend up to $10 billion on the project.

The news of Amazon's land acquisition in New Zealand comes as the company ramps up its efforts to develop Project Kuiper.

In April, Amazon announced that it had signed contracts with three rocket companies – Arianespace, Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance – to launch its Kuiper satellites.

The company has also been working with governments and regulators around the world to secure the necessary approvals for its satellite constellation.

The launch of Project Kuiper will be a major milestone for Amazon, as it will mark the company's entry into the satellite internet market.

The project is expected to face competition from other satellite internet providers, such as SpaceX's Starlink and OneWeb.

However, Amazon has the advantage of its vast resources and its experience in providing cloud computing and e-commerce services.

If Project Kuiper is successful, it will provide a much-needed boost to internet connectivity in underserved areas worldwide.